CADILLAC ESCALADE 2018 Owner's Guide

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Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
029.
/:If equipped, press and releaseQ,
then immediately press and hold
/
until the turn signals flash or for at
least four seconds. The engine may be
started from outside the vehicle using
the RKE transmitter. See Remote
Vehicle Start 036.
Q:Press to lock all doors. If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash
once on the second press to indicate
locking has occurred. If enabled, the
horn chirps when
Qis pressed again
within three seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization 0152.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all door will lock and then
the driver door will immediately
unlock, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0152. If the passenger
door is open when
Qis pressed, all
doors lock.
If the passenger door is open when
Q
is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qarms the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 046.
If equipped with auto mirror folding,
pressing and holding
Qfor
one second will fold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 152.
K:Press once to unlock only the
driver door. If
Kis pressed again
within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may
come on and stay on for 20 seconds or
until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash
twice to indicate unlocking has
occurred. If enabled, the exterior
lamps may turn on. See
Vehicle
Personalization 0152.
Pressing
Kon the RKE transmitter
disarms the alarm system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 046.
If equipped with auto mirror folding,
pressing and holding
Kfor
one second will unfold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 152.
Press and hold
Kuntil the windows
fully open, if remote window
operation is emabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0152.
c:Press twice to open the liftglass.
b:Press twice to open or close the
liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate
from moving.

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7:Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. The turn signal lamps
flash and the horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
7for more than
three seconds to activate the panic
alarm. The turn signal lamps flash
and the horn sounds repeatedly for
30 seconds. The alarm turns off when
the ignition is turned on or
7is
pressed again. The ignition must be
off for the panic alarm to work.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for
the doors and liftgate to be accessed
without pressing the RKE transmitter
button. The RKE transmitter must be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door
being opened. If the vehicle has this
feature, there will be a button on the
outside door handles.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/
unlock press from the driver door. See
Vehicle Personalization 0152. If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See
Memory Seats 063.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the door handle, pressing the lock/
unlock button on the driver door
handle will unlock the driver door.
If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all
passenger doors and the liftgate will
unlock.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
. It has been more than five seconds
since the first lock/unlock button
press.
. Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has been opened
and all doors are now closed.

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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the door handle, pressing the lock/
unlock button on a passenger door
handle will unlock all doors. Pressing
the lock/unlock button will cause all
doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has been opened
and all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
Keyless Access will lock the vehicle
several seconds after all doors are
closed, if the vehicle is off and at least
one RKE transmitter has been
removed from the interior, or none
remain in the interior.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors
may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the
RKE transmitter in an unattended
vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see
“Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start ”under Vehicle Personalization
0 152.
Temporarily Disable of Passive
Locking Feature
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until three
chimes are heard. Passive locking will
then remain disabled until
Qon the
interior door is pressed, or until the
vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an
RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle,
the horn will chirp three times after
all doors are closed. To turn on or off
see Vehicle Personalization 0152. Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on, with a door open,
and then all doors are closed, the
vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the DIC
will display NO REMOTE DETECTED
and the horn will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the
vehicle is driven. To turn on or off see
Vehicle Personalization
0152.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the rear of the
liftgate above the license plate to open
the liftgate when all doors are
unlocked or when the transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft).
Keyless Liftglass Opening
Press the exterior liftglass button to
open the liftglass when all doors are
unlocked or when the transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a dead
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
0 37.

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Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to
the vehicle will work. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight
transmitters matched to it.
Programming with Recognized
Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed
to the vehicle when there are two
recognized transmitters.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and all transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.1. Remove the key from the recognized transmitter.
2. Place the two recognized transmitters in the cupholder or
on the passenger seat. 3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap
on the driver door handle. See
Door Locks 037. Insert the
vehicle key into the key lock
cylinder on the driver door
handle; then turn the key
counterclockwise, to the unlock
position five times within
10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.
4. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. 5. Place the new transmitter in the
transmitter pocket/insert, in
front of the center console
storage area.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned,
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket/insert and
press
KorQon the transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–7.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Put the key back into the transmitter.
Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized
transmitters are not available, follow
this procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not

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available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes to
complete. The vehicle must be off and
all transmitters to be programmed
must be with you.1. Remove the vehicle key from the transmitter.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See
Door Locks 037. Insert the
vehicle key into the key lock
cylinder on the driver door
handle; then turn the key
counterclockwise, to the unlock
position, five times within
10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN,
then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC display will again show
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT. 4. Repeat Step 3 two additional
times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the next
steps.
The DIC display should now
show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
5. Place the new transmitter in the
transmitter pocket/insert, in
front of the center console
storage area. The storage area
will need to be opened to access
the transmitter pocket/insert. 6. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
When the transmitter is learned,
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket/insert and
press
KorQon the transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Return the key back into the transmitter.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE when starting
the vehicle.

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To start the vehicle:1. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray.
2. Place the transmitter in thetransmitter pocket/insert.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not
touch any of the circuitry on the
transmitter. Static from your body
could damage the transmitter.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message
displays in the DIC.
1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom
and pull the key out.
2. Separate the two halves of thetransmitter using a flat tool
inserted into the bottom center
of the transmitter. Do not use
the key slot.

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3. Remove the old battery. Do notuse a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing
down. Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Align the front and back housing then snap the transmitter
together.
Remote Vehicle Start
The climate control system will come
on when the vehicle is started
remotely depending on the outside
temperature. The rear defog and heated and cooled
seats, if equipped, may also come on.
See
Heated and Cooled Front Seats 067
and Vehicle Personalization 0152.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.
Do not use remote start if the vehicle
is low on fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote
started if:
. The transmitter is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction and the
malfunction indicator lamp is on.
The engine will turn off during a
remote vehicle start if:
. The coolant temperature gets
too high.
. The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter.
See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 29 orVehicle Personalization 0152.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Q.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
until the turn signal lamps flash
or for at least four seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the
parking lamps will turn on. The
doors will be locked and the
climate control system may
come on.
The engine will continue to run
for 10 minutes. Repeat
Steps 1 and 2 for one 10-minute
time extension.
Turn the ignition on to operate the
vehicle.

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Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can be extended
by 10 minutes, for a total of
20 minutes, if during the first
10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated
while the engine is still running. An
extension can be requested
30 seconds after starting.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
single start with an extension, is
allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be turned
on and then back off to use remote
start again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the ignition on and then off.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while
the vehicle is moving. The
chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not
locked. So, all passengers
should wear seat belts
properly and the doors should
be locked whenever the
vehicle is driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon a power door
lock switch.
. Push down the manual lock knob
on the driver door to lock all
doors. Push down the lock knob
on a passenger door to lock that
door only.
. Pull the door handle once to
unlock that door. Pull the handle
again to unlatch it.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon the RKE
transmitter

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.Use the key in the front doors. The
key cylinder is covered by a cap.
See “Driver Door Key Lock
Cylinder Access ”later in this
section.
Keyless Access
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being
opened. Press the button on the door
handle to open. See “Keyless Access
Operation ”in Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 029.
Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (Slotted Cap Access) (In
Case of Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key lock
cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open
until cap installation is complete.
2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) on the bottom of the
cap (2) and lift the key upward.
3. Remove the cap (2).
4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder.

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To replace the slotted cap:1. Position the bottom edge of the cap under the lower edge of the
metal piece (6). The tabs (7)
attach to metal piece (6) at the
positions (5).
2. Rotate the cap upward to install into place.
3. Check that the cap is secure.
4. Release the door handle.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong key is used,
or the correct key is not fully inserted.
The free turning door lock feature
prevents the lock from being forced
open. To reset the lock, turn it to the
vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and
insert it again. If this does not reset
the lock, turn the key halfway around
in the cylinder and repeat the reset
procedure.Power Door Locks
PressQorKon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 29.
Q:Press to lock the doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the
doors until five seconds after all doors
are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on
when the Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
feature has been turned off.
When
Qis pressed on the power door
lock switch while a door or the liftgate
is open, a chime will sound three
times indicating delayed locking is
active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed.
If a door is reopened before that time,
the five-second timer will reset when
all doors are closed again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch again
or press
Qon the RKE transmitter to
lock doors immediately.
This feature can also be programmed.
See Vehicle Personalization 0152.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically
when all doors are closed, the ignition
is on, and the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park).